Description:

The Director of Admissions works in conjunction with the Division Heads facilitating admissions to Mt. Bethel Christian Academy and in making connections between prospective and current families/students with the school. The objective of the position is to draw, enroll, and retain mission-fit students.

Requirements:

• Full agreement with MBCA's Statement of Faith & Doctrinal Statements, passion for Christian schooling, and actively practice an authentic Christian faith
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Communications, Marketing, Education, Public Relations, Business, etc.); Master's degree in relevant field is preferred
• Experience at MBCA or private Christian school

Unique Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to interact well with others, including new people
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Data driven
• Proficient in use of software and applications, including Google Suite products
• Professional in appearance
• Understanding of marketing principles as they relate to admissions

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and execute forward-thinking, strategic admission and enrollment policies and practices
• Attract and recruit mission-appropriate families whose child will benefit from MBCA's unique culture and programming
• Manage and maintain appropriate admission statistics and evaluate new student progress to monitor the effectiveness of admissions processes
• Track and manage prospective students from application to enrollment
• Analyze data to identify trends that impact enrollment outcomes and provide meaningful reporting to the Head of School and the Board of Trustees to inform decision-making
• Achieve the enrollment goals set in partnership with the Board of Trustees and Head of School
• Welcome prospective families to MBCA by hosting regular open houses and other events and speaking as needed at each
• Develop and engage in strategic partnerships with other organizations designed to increase enrollment and visibility
• Recruit and manage student and parent ambassadors
• Develop and implement strategic recruitment, marketing, and communication plans to reach targeted audiences
• Manage, maintain, and administer aspects of the School SEVIS certification, including issuing I-20 Visas for international students in conjunction with the Upper School Division Head
• Manage the Admission database or Student Information System and associated enrollment contracts
• Conduct all aspects of position using best practices for each component, keeping up on latest trends and strategies in the admissions field
• Coordinate development of Admission materials with Marketing & Communications Department
• Attend all Admission Events
• Use software tools for project management (Student Information Systems and/or CRM) and follow-up tracking
• Communicate clearly and enthusiastically to all staff and prospective students and their families
• Foster high ethical standards, integrity, and respect for colleagues, alumni, parents and students throughout the admission process
• Be sensitive to economic, cultural, and other matters in the enrollment of a diverse student body
• Represent MBCA, its mission, and its leadership
• Engage in long-range plan while managing the daily details of implementation
• Supervise personnel in the Admission Office
• Participate in Admin Leadership Team meetings

Department:

Senior Administration Reports to:

Head of School Hours:

Full Time, 12-months

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person